FCT police commissioner meets chairmanship candidates, stakeholders

Ahead of the February 21 chairmanship elections in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory, Commissioner of Police Miller G. Dantawaye met with chairmanship candidates and stakeholders.

The Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory, Miller G. Dantawaye, convened a meeting with chairmanship candidates and other stakeholders. This gathering occurred in preparation for the upcoming chairmanship elections scheduled for February 21. The purpose of the engagement appears to be ensuring security and coordination ahead of the polls in the FCT. Details from the meeting were not specified in available reports, but it underscores efforts by law enforcement to maintain order during the electoral process. The FCT, as Nigeria's capital region, hosts significant political activities, and such interactions between police and electoral participants are common to foster peaceful voting.

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News illustration depicting low turnout, late openings, and voter intimidation by Minister Wike's presence at an Abuja polling station during FCT elections.
صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

FCT area council elections face low turnout and intimidation claims

من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

The Federal Capital Territory's area council elections on February 21, 2026, recorded low voter turnout and late polling station openings, according to Yiaga Africa. Allegations of voter intimidation arose due to the presence of Minister Nyesom Wike at polling units, while security measures blocked entry points to Abuja. Former senator Shehu Sani noted widespread apathy among residents.

The African Democratic Congress has criticized a curfew in the Federal Capital Territory declared a day before the election, calling it an attempt to suppress voters. The Peoples Democratic Party has denied approving the stepping down of two chairmanship candidates for the Saturday poll, describing the move as shameful.

من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

The Independent National Electoral Commission has committed to ensuring votes count in upcoming elections in Osun State and the Federal Capital Territory. Resident Electoral Commissioners emphasized transparency and adherence to the rule of law during a recent strategic retreat. They highlighted preparations and challenges like vote-buying and voter apathy.

President Bola Tinubu met with Nigeria's service chiefs on Monday evening in Abuja, marking his first formal engagement with military leaders since appointing a new defence minister. The closed-door session addressed pressing security concerns amid ongoing threats like student abductions. Officials described it as a high-level effort to realign defence strategies.

من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

The Independent National Electoral Commission has engaged 1,132 vehicles to support logistics for the upcoming Federal Capital Territory polls. INEC has issued a warning to transport unions involved in the delivery process against any lapses.

A faction of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party aligned with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike held a convention on Sunday, re-electing Abdulrahman Mohammed as national chairman. Prominent PDP figures including Saraki, Makarfi and Lamido attended the event. Meanwhile, a Turaki-led PDP faction sought a Supreme Court order to stop the gathering.

من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Minister Nyesom Wike praised a court ruling that restrained the Peoples Democratic Party's preparations for its national convention, while the party vowed to appeal and proceed with the event. Speaking at a stakeholders' meeting in Abuja, Wike accused party leaders of undermining internal democracy. The PDP dismissed the judgment and instructed lawyers to challenge it immediately.

 

 

 

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